Alberta Woman Charged With Defrauding Fort McMurray Heritage Society of More Than $800,000

The Fort McMurray Heritage Society shuttered in late 2025, prompting the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo to take ownership of its heritage assets.

Alberta Woman Charged With Defrauding Fort McMurray Heritage Society of More Than $800,000

TL;DR

  • Alberta RCMP has charged a 44-year-old woman.
  • The charge is related to defrauding the Fort McMurray Heritage Society (FMHS).
  • The alleged fraud amounts to more than $800,000.
  • The case spans nearly two years.
  • The Wood Buffalo RCMP received a report from FMHS in November 2024 about missing funds and financial irregularities.
  • The initial reported loss was $500,000.
  • A lengthy probe was conducted by the agency's general investigation section.
  • The investigation included a detailed review of financial records, administration documents, electronic evidence, and witness statements.